SASE growth slows as economic pressures weigh
The worldwide Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market posted 10% year-over-year (Y/Y) revenue growth in 2Q 2024, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This is the lowest growth rate since Dell’Oro Group started tracking SASE in 1Q 2019. Economic pressures,...
Handheld radios detonated in Lebanon
A new wave of explosions has rocked Lebabon, this time as handheld radios (walkie-talkies) were yesterday detonated in a co-ordinated remote network attack. At last report, at least 20 people had been killed and about 450 others wounded when the devices exploded. The...
New tools to build, run, manage cloud-native apps
Enterprises are under increasing pressure to digitise their businesses by modernising app development and IT operations, as traditional approaches simply cannot deliver the competitive advantages or rapid innovation that businesses need today. Developers and IT teams...
VMware adds automation to ease hybrid work model implementation
A majority of companies have implementted or plan to implement a hybrid work model moving forward. However, supporting a hybrid work model creates new speedbumps for IT. At its VMware Explore conference in San Francisco, VMware outlined how autonomous workspaces...
VMware and IBM offer regulated industries new ways to modernise hybrid cloud
At VMware Explore 2022, VMware and IBM announced an expanded partnership to help global clients and partners modernise mission-critical workloads and expedite time to value in hybrid cloud environments. The expanded relationship includes IBM Consulting as a VMware GSI...
Strong global growth for managed services
According to the IDC Services Contracts Database, more than 720 managed services deals were signed worldwide in the first half of 2022 (1H22) with $48-billion in contract value. While the total number of deals declined compared to the same period in 2021, the average...
CFOs plan to cut costs by investing in automation
Chief financial officers (CFOs) plan to protect their digital investments as they cut costs elsewhere in the business, according to recent surveys by Gartner. Among technology priorities, CFOs have particularly prioritised back-office automation as a key to driving...
Burn-out drives sellers to seek new jobs
A massive 89% of sellers report feeling burned out from work, according to a survey by Gartner, and more than half (54%) of respondents report actively looking for a new job as a result. Gartner surveyed 908 B2B sellers in December 2021 and January 2022 to determine...
NASA sets new Artemis I launch date
NASA will target Saturday, 3 September at 14h17 EDT (20h17 local time), as the beginning of a two-hour window, for the launch of Artemis I, the first integrated test of NASA's Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the ground systems at the agency's...
Remote working increases the threat of RDP attacks
At a time when hybrid working is normalised, many companies have taken to using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that enables computers on the same corporate network to be linked together and accessed remotely even when employees are at home. However, this has given...
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Strategic Dimensions a top Odoo partner
Technology company Strategic Dimensions has been chosen as one of the Top 3 Best Starter Partners – among a network of more than 550 partners – by global open source CRM and ERP company Odoo. The nominations were announced at Odoo’s flagship event, the Odoo Experience...
Ricoh helps measure print campaign efficacy
Ricoh has made it possible for print service providers (PSP) to give marketers a way to measure the efficacy of their print material in achieving campaign objectives and KPIs by linking it to traceable, digital resources. Clickable Paper has a new feature that help...
Oracle Retail helps improve insights
Most retailers agree their customer and operational data contains unique and valuable insights, but they are often unable to extract those insights due to the capital investment, infrastructure and staff required to sustain “big data” analytics environments. Today...
Security anytime, from anywhere
Security breaches are costing the global economy hundreds of millions of rands a year, and it’s not just the giants like Google and Sony who are falling victim. Smaller businesses are vulnerable too, and unlike their enterprise counterparts, don’t have millions to...
DCC offers Lexmark mono laser MFPs
The new range of Lexmark monochrome multi-function enterprise printers from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) are ideal for high print volume environments where security and performance are essential. Capable of printing up to A3 in size, and available in a...
Cloud as an enabler of enterprise growth
We live in a world where we have unprecedented access to computing power: a developer sitting in a café anywhere in our region can now access the same computing power as a Fortune 500 company. This is enabled by the cloud: an almost infinite amount of computing...
Lessons from aviation for women in business
In aviation, ‘service ceiling’ is used to describe the maximum altitude that an aircraft can effectively operate. Above that it can hardly climb, glacially edging upwards towards the point it can go no higher, the absolute ceiling, says Jon Foster-Pedley, dean of...
Tips for kick-starting an e-commerce site
Joining the world of electronic commerce may seem daunting if you’re running a small business, but it is easier than ever to get up-and-running with a digital storefront, Charles Pittaway, MD at Sage Pay. And with consumers looking for online convenience, allowing...
Catalysing Africa’s app economy
South African developers have the big ideas and funding necessary to catalyse the app economy revolution across Africa, but a cohesive approach is needed if SA is to deliver on its potential as the continent’s app hub, says Indran Naick, IBM Master inventor, IBM South...
The power of data
Thanks to the increasing number of connected devices, the volume of data has exploded. In fact, expectations are that the digital world will contain 44-trillion gigabytes of data by 2020. Armandè Kruger, regional sales director at PBT Group, examines this changing...
Java Developer Team Lead – Gauteng Braamfontein
Our client started the business with the vision for a technology services company which could identify and draw in outstanding talent in software engineering. They aim to drive positive change through technology, ensuring that their clients achieve their business...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Rosebank
Leading SA bank requires the skills of an experienced Senior Business Analyst to fill the role of a Lead BA.5 BA reportsBanking and Corporate Banking essentialTrade experience advantageousTechnical BA understanding how systems workHybrid working12 month contract...
Medical Drug Development Team Lead – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:Lead the drug development and regulatory processes workstream for the market-shaping outputLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Lead the drug development & regulatory processes workstreamWork closely with CHAI and lead...
Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking to hire an Onsite Support Technician who will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems and providing timely support to end users, contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of the organization. This role involves...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Network Manager
Key ResponsibilitiesAttend to break/Fix events at mid-level complexity level from on Naas and On Premise Infrastructure.Make configurations and installations on the international sites.Manage, monitor, maintain and secure the infrastructure.Improve and expand the...
Lead Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment
What you will be doing:Lead the development team, inspiring engineers to deliver outstanding work.Actively contribute to projects as a senior software engineer, providing code, architectural advice, and technical support.Oversee the mentorship program for junior team...
Cloud Engineer
My client is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support in the design of reference architecture and provides input to the DevOps team for implementation of codified stacks that meet the needs of the applications. Contribute to a small number of products or work streams...
Data Centre Engineer
Are you ready to join a dynamic team and dive into the world of cutting-edge technology? We are on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Data Centre Engineer with two years of relevant experience. If you're a tech enthusiast with a knack for VMware, Hewlett Packard...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
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